Vintage Takumar 83/1.9 Repair?

iht · 05-06-2013, 06:08 PM

Hi there, I've got an ancient Takumar 83/1.9 that looks great on the outside, but turning the aperture ring doesn't stop down the aperture.

I'm hoping it's just a lot of oil, but probably the spring came loose or broke.

Any recommendations for repairs? I contacted Eric Hendrickson already - he wouldn't touch it (it seems Eric doesn't touch a lot of stuff these days). Essex Camera Service in NJ just went out of business, so yeah, any recommendation would be appreciated. I'm happy to send the lens to anywhere in the world, but would prefer either US (where I have contact) or Australia (where I am).

Thanks in advance.

SyncGuy · 05-06-2013, 06:25 PM

You can always send it to me. But as all things apply, there's always a slight risk involve.
Otherwise, i don't mind doing it for you free..

iht · 05-06-2013, 06:28 PM

Thanks SyncGuy

Well, maybe if I'm REALLY desperate and no one else can recommend another tried and tested service

Not doubting your ability or anything

SyncGuy · 05-06-2013, 06:32 PM

LoL! No problem on that.... The only thing i am lazy to do is separation repair. And i've no experience in opening up DA lenses with QSF features, and zooms too. Otherwise, all's well.. Haha!

Swift1 · 05-06-2013, 06:56 PM

Try contacting Eric Hendrickson, Home

iht · 05-06-2013, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

Try contacting Eric Hendrickson, Home

Thanks Swift1 for your suggestion, but as I have already stated in my post, Eric doesn't want to touch it.

Swift1 · 05-06-2013, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by iht

Thanks Swift1 for your suggestion, but as I have already stated in my post, Eric doesn't want to touch it.

Doh!
Sorry, I missed that.

grunter49 · 05-06-2013, 07:43 PM

Try Max Dellaway,he is in Perth W.A.0419917620.He`s fixing 2 of my cameras at the moment.Graeme.

**jeffshaddix** · 05-06-2013, 08:37 PM

I just had great luck with KEH repairs. I think they'd do a good job on your Takumar. You can call them beforehand to confirm that they will work on your lens.

**Just1MoreDave** · 05-06-2013, 09:02 PM

I hate to insult your intelligence, but it is a preset lens, so the aperture ring with the click-stops can be overridden by the ring that turns smoothly.

On my 135/3.5 preset, the front barrel unscrews rather easily and the blades are right there, but I don't know anything about the preset mechanism. With the value/rarity of the 83/1.9, I wouldn't want to learn on it.

SyncGuy · 05-06-2013, 09:26 PM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

I hate to insult your intelligence, but it is a preset lens, so the aperture ring with the click-stops can be overridden by the ring that turns smoothly.

On my 135/3.5 preset, the front barrel unscrews rather easily and the blades are right there, but I don't know anything about the preset mechanism. With the value/rarity of the 83/1.9, I wouldn't want to learn on it.

Ah.... Now that you've state that it's a preset, guess i'm out coz i've never had a hand on opening up a preset lens. ;P

But yea, TS, a preset lens has 2 aperture ring:

First one acts as a limiter to your intended aperture.
Second one allows you to open or stop down the aperture as wide as your first aperture ring allows, or set to.

I might be wrong but i sure did try to play with my friends'..

Say, for sure it is rare, but if it is stuck wide open, what else can you do? It'll still be stuck wide open anyway.. LoL!

Nevertheless, just do a quick check that you are not "limiting" the aperture using the preset ring.. Not sure which one.. Haha!

iht · 05-06-2013, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by SyncGuy

Ah.... Now that you've state that it's a preset, guess i'm out coz i've never had a hand on opening up a preset lens. ;P

But yea, TS, a preset lens has 2 aperture ring:

First one acts as a limiter to your intended aperture.
Second one allows you to open or stop down the aperture as wide as your first aperture ring allows, or set to.

I might be wrong but i sure did try to play with my friends'..

Say, for sure it is rare, but if it is stuck wide open, what else can you do? It'll still be stuck wide open anyway.. LoL!

Nevertheless, just do a quick check that you are not "limiting" the aperture using the preset ring.. Not sure which one.. Haha!

Quote:

I hate to insult your intelligence, but it is a preset lens, so the aperture ring with the click-stops can be overridden by the ring that turns smoothly.

Maybe I should have used clearer terminology, but perhaps I should have said turning the ring does not stop down the lens - aperture blades are wide open. And yes, I own multiple preset lenses and I do know how to use them. This particular 83/1.9 is definitely not stopping down as it should.

iht · 05-06-2013, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by jeffshaddix

I just had great luck with KEH repairs. I think they'd do a good job on your Takumar. You can call them beforehand to confirm that they will work on your lens.

Thanks for the recommendations for keh and Max. I'll contact them.

It's just that this is such an old and rare lens. Hopefully they won't run out of parts.

**gordon_l34** · 05-07-2013, 02:49 AM

Originally posted by iht

Thanks for the recommendations for keh and Max. I'll contact them.

It's just that this is such an old and rare lens. Hopefully they won't run out of parts.

Hi,
Try Alan Robertson at f16 on 07328 41588. He is here in Brisbane and I can definitely reccomend him.
Regards.
PM Sent.

hoanpham · 05-07-2013, 04:59 AM

Try to contact Attila on forum.mflenses.com
I send my lenses there. No problem with old lenses. Great service.

05-06-2013, 06:08 PM	#1
iht Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 528	Vintage Takumar 83/1.9 Repair? Hi there, I've got an ancient Takumar 83/1.9 that looks great on the outside, but turning the aperture ring doesn't stop down the aperture. I'm hoping it's just a lot of oil, but probably the spring came loose or broke. Any recommendations for repairs? I contacted Eric Hendrickson already - he wouldn't touch it (it seems Eric doesn't touch a lot of stuff these days). Essex Camera Service in NJ just went out of business, so yeah, any recommendation would be appreciated. I'm happy to send the lens to anywhere in the world, but would prefer either US (where I have contact) or Australia (where I am). Thanks in advance.

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05-06-2013, 06:25 PM	#2
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	You can always send it to me. But as all things apply, there's always a slight risk involve. Otherwise, i don't mind doing it for you free..

05-06-2013, 06:28 PM	#3
iht Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 528 Original Poster	Thanks SyncGuy Well, maybe if I'm REALLY desperate and no one else can recommend another tried and tested service Not doubting your ability or anything

05-06-2013, 06:32 PM	#4
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	LoL! No problem on that.... The only thing i am lazy to do is separation repair. And i've no experience in opening up DA lenses with QSF features, and zooms too. Otherwise, all's well.. Haha!

05-06-2013, 06:56 PM	#5
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Try contacting Eric Hendrickson, Home

05-06-2013, 07:06 PM	#6
iht Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 528 Original Poster	Originally posted by Swift1 Try contacting Eric Hendrickson, Home Thanks Swift1 for your suggestion, but as I have already stated in my post, Eric doesn't want to touch it.

05-06-2013, 07:14 PM	#7
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by iht Thanks Swift1 for your suggestion, but as I have already stated in my post, Eric doesn't want to touch it. Doh! Sorry, I missed that.

05-06-2013, 07:43 PM	#8
grunter49 New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NORNALUP W.A. Posts: 15	Try Max Dellaway,he is in Perth W.A.0419917620.He`s fixing 2 of my cameras at the moment.Graeme.

05-06-2013, 08:37 PM	#9
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	I just had great luck with KEH repairs. I think they'd do a good job on your Takumar. You can call them beforehand to confirm that they will work on your lens.

05-06-2013, 09:02 PM	#10
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	I hate to insult your intelligence, but it is a preset lens, so the aperture ring with the click-stops can be overridden by the ring that turns smoothly. On my 135/3.5 preset, the front barrel unscrews rather easily and the blades are right there, but I don't know anything about the preset mechanism. With the value/rarity of the 83/1.9, I wouldn't want to learn on it.

05-06-2013, 09:26 PM	#11
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave I hate to insult your intelligence, but it is a preset lens, so the aperture ring with the click-stops can be overridden by the ring that turns smoothly. On my 135/3.5 preset, the front barrel unscrews rather easily and the blades are right there, but I don't know anything about the preset mechanism. With the value/rarity of the 83/1.9, I wouldn't want to learn on it. Ah.... Now that you've state that it's a preset, guess i'm out coz i've never had a hand on opening up a preset lens. ;P But yea, TS, a preset lens has 2 aperture ring: First one acts as a limiter to your intended aperture. Second one allows you to open or stop down the aperture as wide as your first aperture ring allows, or set to. I might be wrong but i sure did try to play with my friends'.. Say, for sure it is rare, but if it is stuck wide open, what else can you do? It'll still be stuck wide open anyway.. LoL! Nevertheless, just do a quick check that you are not "limiting" the aperture using the preset ring.. Not sure which one.. Haha!

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05-06-2013, 10:22 PM	#12
iht Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 528 Original Poster	Originally posted by SyncGuy Ah.... Now that you've state that it's a preset, guess i'm out coz i've never had a hand on opening up a preset lens. ;P But yea, TS, a preset lens has 2 aperture ring: First one acts as a limiter to your intended aperture. Second one allows you to open or stop down the aperture as wide as your first aperture ring allows, or set to. I might be wrong but i sure did try to play with my friends'.. Say, for sure it is rare, but if it is stuck wide open, what else can you do? It'll still be stuck wide open anyway.. LoL! Nevertheless, just do a quick check that you are not "limiting" the aperture using the preset ring.. Not sure which one.. Haha! Quote: I hate to insult your intelligence, but it is a preset lens, so the aperture ring with the click-stops can be overridden by the ring that turns smoothly. Maybe I should have used clearer terminology, but perhaps I should have said turning the ring does not stop down the lens - aperture blades are wide open. And yes, I own multiple preset lenses and I do know how to use them. This particular 83/1.9 is definitely not stopping down as it should.

05-06-2013, 10:40 PM	#13
iht Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 528 Original Poster	Originally posted by jeffshaddix I just had great luck with KEH repairs. I think they'd do a good job on your Takumar. You can call them beforehand to confirm that they will work on your lens. Thanks for the recommendations for keh and Max. I'll contact them. It's just that this is such an old and rare lens. Hopefully they won't run out of parts.

05-07-2013, 02:49 AM	#14
gordon_l34 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 779	Originally posted by iht Thanks for the recommendations for keh and Max. I'll contact them. It's just that this is such an old and rare lens. Hopefully they won't run out of parts. Hi, Try Alan Robertson at f16 on 07328 41588. He is here in Brisbane and I can definitely reccomend him. Regards. PM Sent.

05-07-2013, 04:59 AM	#15
hoanpham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Strand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,366	Try to contact Attila on forum.mflenses.com I send my lenses there. No problem with old lenses. Great service.